[Remote] Senior Accountant
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Michael Aaron Staffing has partnered with a well-established and highly respected Property & Casualty insurance organization that is looking to add a Senior Accountant to its growing finance team. The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing a range of accounting, financial reporting, and analytical duties that support the accuracy and integrity of the Company’s financial records.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation
- Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement reconciliations
- Analyze financial data to prepare reports and support management decision-making
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare schedules and documentation for external auditors and regulators
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial records within SAGE 100
- Identify and research variances and resolve discrepancies
- Support the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP (statutory reporting a plus)
- Assist with documentation and maintenance of internal controls and accounting procedures
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
- Four or more years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong computer and system skills are essential, including the ability to work with accounting systems such as SAGE 100 and advanced Excel functions
- Solid understanding of GAAP
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Prior experience within the insurance industry is strongly preferred
- CPA license or progress toward CPA preferred
- Experience in property and casualty insurance or financial services strongly preferred
- Statutory accounting knowledge is a plus
- Experience using SAGE 100 or similar accounting systems preferred
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